How far is Johannesburg from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8134 miles / 13090 kilometers / 7068 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8133.990 miles
- 13090.388 kilometers
- 7068.244 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 8136.915 miles
- 13095.096 kilometers
- 7070.786 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg generates about 1 018 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 018 kilograms equals 2 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |